I just collect it in a bowl with a cover, refrigerated. I would keep it for a maximum of five-six days.

1/4 cup (60 gms)

Here are 3 alternatives:

Murgh Makhani                       Daal Gosht                                    Prawn Curry
Paneer Cutlet                          Paneer Makhani                            Mattar Paneer
Ghutti Gobhi                            Baigan ka bharta                           Simla Mirch Aloo
Vegetable Biryani                    Mattarwale Chawal                        Vegetable Biryani
Boondi Raita                           Dahi Bhalla                                   Cachoomber Raita
Roti/Naan                               Naan/Tandoori Roti                         Saada Parantha/Phulk
Gulab jamun                            Kheer                                            Gajar ka Halwa

Either it has not risen enough (khameer) or your rising agent is not fresh.

They should be packed in airtight packing and refrigerated. Even cut cakes should be always kept covered well so they do not dry.